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🌱 Esperanza's 'Museo Del Westside' + 'National Brunch Month' SA Spots

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Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything going on today in San Antonio.

First, today's weather:

Sunny; breezy in the p.m. High: 88 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

  1. The Museo del Westside, "a project of the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center," is finding "a way to capture the unique stories and culture of the historic West Side." The new museum located in the Rinconcito de Esperanza at 816 S. Colorado Street, formerly the Ruben's Icehouse building, is gathering and displaying "photos, stories, and artifacts that otherwise may have been lost to time or indifference." Graciela Sánchez, Director of Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, said, "It's a participatory museum. She added, "They may not have a PhD behind their name, but they have a lot of experience and knowledge that you can't find in books right now, that you can't find in documentaries because they're not made. So, we have to be the ones that create them." To share your story to be included in the museum, please visit their website or call 210-228-0201. For further information visit: (Texas Public Radio)
  2. This month is National Brunch Month and to celebrate, Yelp gathered "the Top 20 Brunch Spots in San Antonio" to share with you! Check out the top 5 in their article and click here for Top 20 list! Gather the family and visit one or more this weekend! For details on the eateries, please visit the complete article at: (sacurrent.com)
  3. Construction of the new Make Ready Market food hall is scheduled to begin soon and is "expected to open this winter as the dynamic center of the growing neighborhood" at the San Antonio River Walk. The new venue will be located at 203 W. 8th Street, which was the former Cavender Cadillac dealership "where 'made ready' cars were delivered to receive their final clean and polish." When the new building is finished, it will now "be a gathering spot serving 'made ready' food from vendors like Mila Coffee and Pouring with Heart." For more details on the project visit: (culturemap.com)

Today in San Antonio:

  • 2022 Fiesta Pooch Parade benefitting Therapy Animals of San Antonio at Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, located at 250 Viesca St. Tickets available at www.FiestaPoochParade.org. For more information, please call 210-614-6397 or email animal@therapyanimalss.com. (8 a.m.)
  • Fiesta Jazz Band Festival at St. Mary's University Center located at One Camino Santa Maria. Admission is free, but no pets will be allowed. For more information contact Jazzfest@stmarytx.edu. (8 a.m.)
  • The Story of Government Canyon at the new amphitheater at Government Canyon State Natural Area. Open to all ages, but no pets allowed. Reservations are not required, but Natural Area fees will apply. The event is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather, so please make sure to check with the venue before going. (9 a.m.)
  • King William Fair at King William Historic District located at 122 Madison St. General Admission tickets are $20, and Children 12 and under are free. Purchase your tickets at
    www.kwfair.org, and for more information contact info@kwfair.org. (9 a.m.)
  • Fiesta San Fernando at San Fernando Cathedral located at 115 Main Plaza. Admission is free.
    For more information contact Specialevents@sfcathedral.org. (10 a.m.)
  • Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square located at 514 W. Commerce St. For tickets and pricing information, please visit https://www.fiestadelosreyes.com. For more information, call 210-526-0028 or contact regent@reyfeoconsejo.org. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "San Antonio Spurs Play-In game vs. New Orleans is set for Wednesday, April 13 at 8:30 p.m. CT on ESPN!" (Instagram)
  • "Vote for San Antonio FC's Jordan Farro @uslchampionship Save of the Week using the link @UnitedSoccerLeague | Linktree." (Instagram)
  • "Catch A Day In Old Mexico Charreada on Sunday, April 10! This family event is the season-opening of charreada — Mexico's official sport predating and inspiring the American Rodeo. For more information visit https://bit.ly/37ZQMjW." (Facebook)
  • "As part of the San Antonio Public Library's fiscal year 2022 deferred maintenance program, the Bazan Branch Library will close for renovations starting Monday, April 11. The closure is expected to last 6 weeks, or until the work is completed. During the closure, reserved Library materials will be available for pickup at the San Antonio Natatorium, 1430 W. Cesar Chavez starting Tuesday, April 12 from 5-8 p.m.; Wednesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; and Saturday from 1-6 p.m. Full Library services are available at Collins Garden Branch Library at 200 N. Park Blvd. and at Las Palmas Branch Library located at 515 Castroville Rd. For a full list of Library locations, please visit mysapl.org/Visit." (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Gabriela Couvillion

About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!

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